Dermatology For the Primary Care Paediatrician

Diaper dermatitis is amongst the most common dermatoses seen by the primary care paediatrician and it encompasses any inflammatory skin eruption that develops in the area covered by the diaper. Irritant Contact Diaper Dermatitis (ICDD) is by far the most prevalent form of diaper dermatitis, though a plethora of other diseases can also present in the diaper area.

This presentation will focus on the aetiopathogenesis, clinical presentation and management of ICDD. Additionally a practical differential diagnosis between ICDD and other dermatoses of the diaper area will be performed, including seborrheic dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, bacterial and viral infections, infestations, metabolic disorders, immunodeficiencies and malignancy. Emphasis will be placed on those cases where early recognition and management is crucial for the patient.